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Add 84/6 and 2/75

1st number: 14 0/6, 2nd number: 2/75

84/6 + 2/75 is 1052/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    84/6 = 84 × 25/6 × 25 = 2100/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    2/75 = 2 × 2/75 × 2 = 4/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2100/150 + 4/150 = 2100 + 4/150 = 2104/150
  5. 2104/150 simplified gives 1052/75
  6. So, 84/6 + 2/75 = 1052/75
    In mixed form: 142/75

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